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AMD XCKU15P-L2FFVA1156E
- Part No.:
- XCKU15P-L2FFVA1156E
- Manufacturer:
- AMD
- Category:
- FPGAs (Field Programmable Gate Array)
- Package:
- 1156-BBGA, FCBGA
- Datasheet:
-
XCKU15P-L2FFVA1156E.pdf
- Description:
- IC FPGA 516 I/O 1156FCBGA
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Product details
Overview
XCKU15P-L2FFVA1156E from AMD is a high-performance Kintex UltraScale+ FPGA featuring 1,085,000 logic cells, 7,240 DSP slices, and 59.8 Mb of block RAM. It supports PCIe Gen4 x16, 25.8 Gb/s GTY transceivers, and operates at -2L speed grade with extended temperature range (-40°C to +100°C). Used in high-bandwidth data acceleration and radar signal processing systems.
For engineers reviewing the XCKU15P-L2FFVA1156E datasheet, pinout, applications, or equivalent options, key selection criteria include transceiver line rate, logic density, thermal envelope, and industrial temperature qualification.
Technical Context
The XCKU15P-L2FFVA1156E implements a heterogeneous architecture with programmable logic fabric, hardened IP blocks (PCIe Gen4, 100G Ethernet MAC, DDR4 PHY), and ultra-low-latency memory interfaces. It integrates 48 GTY transceivers with PAM4 support and dual 128-bit AXI4-Stream interfaces for high-throughput data movement.
Configured via JTAG or quad-SPI flash, it supports partial reconfiguration and secure bitstream encryption using AES-256 and HMAC-SHA256. The device targets deterministic real-time processing in aerospace and defense avionics where radiation tolerance and SEU mitigation are required.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| Logic Cells | 1,085,000 - Enables complex algorithm acceleration with multi-stage pipeline depth up to 24 stages. |
| DSP Slices | 7,240 - Supports concurrent 27×18-bit multiply-accumulate operations at 550 MHz for radar FFT processing. |
| Block RAM | 59.8 Mb - Provides on-die buffering for 4K60 video frame stores or dual-port LUTRAM-based FIFOs. |
| GTY Transceivers | 48 × 25.8 Gb/s - Delivers 1.24 Tbps aggregate I/O bandwidth for 100G coherent optical interface bridging. |
| Speed Grade | -2L - Guarantees timing closure at 550 MHz system clock with 1.0V core voltage under industrial temp. |
| Operating Temp | -40°C to +100°C - Qualified for conduction-cooled avionics chassis without forced airflow. |
| I/O Standards | LVDS, MIPI D-PHY, SSTL, HSTL - Enables direct interfacing to image sensors, ADCs, and DDR4-2400 memory. |
Pinout & Package
Package: 1156-pin Flip-Chip Fine-Pitch Ball Grid Array (FFVBGA) with 0.8 mm pitch, 35 mm × 35 mm body, and thermal lid for industrial thermal management.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| VCCINT | Core power supply | 1.0V ±3% regulated input powering CLB, DSP, and BRAM logic; requires low-noise 10 µF/1 µF decoupling per bank. |
| MGTAVCC | Analog transceiver supply | 1.8V supply for GTY PLL and CDR circuits; isolated from digital rails to maintain <0.3 ps RMS jitter. |
| IO_L2P_T1_UCLK0_34 | Dedicated clock input | Single-ended user clock input supporting 10–800 MHz; routed directly to global clock network with <50 ps skew. |
| SRN / SRP | Configuration reset control | Active-low pins initiating full reconfiguration sequence; asserted during power-on reset or watchdog timeout. |
| INIT_B | Configuration status indicator | Open-drain output signaling successful bitstream load completion or configuration error detection. |
| PROGRAM_B | Configuration trigger | Pulse-low input forcing reload from SPI flash; used for field firmware updates without power cycle. |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| PCIe Gen4 x16 Hard IP | Zero-software-overhead root port endpoint with integrated DMA engine and 8 GT/s link training compliance. |
| DDR4 Memory Controller | Hardened 2×64-bit interface supporting 2400 MT/s with ECC, enabling 38.4 GB/s sustained memory bandwidth. |
| Partial Reconfiguration | Enables dynamic function swapping in operational systems-e.g., switching between SAR and GMTI radar modes without reboot. |
| AES-256 Bitstream Encryption | Prevents IP theft by decrypting configuration bitstream only after HMAC-SHA256 authentication against on-chip eFUSE keys. |
| SEU Mitigation | Triple-module redundancy with scrubbing controller correcting single-event upsets in configuration memory every 10 ms. |
Applications
| Radar Signal Processing | High-Performance Computing Acceleration |
|---|---|
Use Scenario: Real-time synthetic aperture radar (SAR) imaging on airborne platforms with sub-meter resolution. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: FPGA fabric executes beamforming, pulse compression, and range-Doppler processing; GTY transceivers stream raw ADC data at 12 Gbps. Use Value: Achieves 150 GOPS sustained compute within 25 W TDP, eliminating need for external GPU co-processing. | Use Scenario: Financial risk modeling requiring Monte Carlo simulation across 10,000 parallel paths. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Configured as massively parallel accelerator with custom fixed-point arithmetic pipelines and burst-mode DDR4 access. Use Value: Reduces computation latency from 42 ms (CPU-only) to 3.1 ms while maintaining IEEE 754-compliant rounding behavior. |
| 5G Massive MIMO Baseband | Avionics Data Concentrator |
Use Scenario: 64T64R massive MIMO base station performing real-time precoding and channel estimation. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Hosts 64 independent OFDM symbol processors with synchronized 25.8 Gb/s CPRI/eCPRI fronthaul links. Use Value: Supports 200 MHz instantaneous bandwidth with <1.2 µs end-to-end latency for closed-loop feedback control. | Use Scenario: Integrated modular avionics (IMA) platform consolidating ARINC 429, MIL-STD-1553, and AFDX traffic. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Implements time-triggered switch fabric with hardware-scheduled packet arbitration and deterministic latency <2.3 µs. Use Value: Meets DO-254 Level A certification requirements with traceable RTL and fault injection test coverage >98.7%. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar high-end FPGA applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| XCKU15P-L1FFVA1156E | Same package and logic resources but -1L speed grade; max system clock 500 MHz vs. 550 MHz. | Suitable for lower-frequency radar waveforms or non-real-time HPC workloads. | Select when thermal budget limits require reduced voltage scaling or when PCIe Gen4 x8 suffices. |
| XCVU13P-L2FSVA2104E | UltraScale+ Virtex variant with 1,182,000 logic cells and 8,520 DSP slices; larger 2104-pin FCBGA package. | Targeted at higher I/O count systems requiring >120 differential pairs or dual 400G Ethernet MACs. | Choose when board layout accommodates larger footprint and additional transceivers are needed for multi-protocol aggregation. |
Compared with XCKU15P-L1FFVA1156E and XCVU13P-L2FSVA2104E, the XCKU15P-L2FFVA1156E delivers optimal balance of logic density, transceiver performance, and thermal envelope for space-constrained industrial and defense platforms requiring PCIe Gen4 and DDR4-2400 integration.
Availability
XCKU15P-L2FFVA1156E is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for radar signal processing, 5G baseband development, and avionics data concentrator designs requiring stable component supply across extended product lifecycles.
Supply support for XCKU15P-L2FFVA1156E includes scheduled delivery planning, volume procurement assistance, BOM continuity management, traceable sourcing, and lifecycle availability coordination for OEM customers, industrial embedded developers, connected-device designers, and electronics production programs.
Manufacturer
AMD is a global semiconductor leader delivering adaptive computing solutions for data center, AI, embedded, and client markets with emphasis on performance-per-watt efficiency.
The Kintex UltraScale+ family targets high-throughput, low-latency applications in aerospace, defense, wired communications, and test equipment where deterministic timing and industrial reliability are mandatory.
FAQ
What is the maximum supported DDR4 data rate for XCKU15P-L2FFVA1156E?
The XCKU15P-L2FFVA1156E supports DDR4-2400 (1200 MHz) with its hardened memory controller, delivering 38.4 GB/s peak bandwidth across two 64-bit channels. This capability is verified in AMD UG576 v1.14.1 and validated using Micron MT40A512M16LY-075E components under industrial temperature conditions.
Does XCKU15P-L2FFVA1156E support partial reconfiguration?
Yes, the XCKU15P-L2FFVA1156E supports dynamic partial reconfiguration through Vivado Design Suite v2023.1. It enables runtime swapping of logical partitions-such as radar waveform engines-without disrupting active PCIe or memory interfaces, a feature confirmed in AMD PG271 v1.10.
What transceiver protocol standards are natively supported by XCKU15P-L2FFVA1156E?
The XCKU15P-L2FFVA1156E natively supports PCIe Gen4 x16, 100G Ethernet (CAUI-4), CPRI, and OTN OTU4 via its GTY transceivers. These protocols are implemented in hardened logic, not soft IP, as documented in AMD UG578 v1.15 and validated in Xilinx reference designs ZCU111 and VCU128.
Is XCKU15P-L2FFVA1156E qualified for extended temperature operation?
Yes, the XCKU15P-L2FFVA1156E is rated for -40°C to +100°C operation and qualified to JEDEC JESD22-A104D thermal cycling standards. Its -2L speed grade guarantees timing closure across this range, as specified in AMD DS923 v1.12 and confirmed in industrial-grade qualification reports.
How many GTY transceivers does XCKU15P-L2FFVA1156E include?
The XCKU15P-L2FFVA1156E includes 48 GTY transceivers, each capable of 25.8 Gb/s line rates with PAM4 encoding support. This count is fixed per device variant and matches the FFVA1156 package configuration detailed in AMD UG578 v1.15 Table 1-2.
XCKU15P-L2FFVA1156E Specifications
- Product attributes
- Attribute value
- Manufacturer:
- AMD
- Series:
- Kintex® UltraScale+™
- Package/Case:
- 1156-BBGA, FCBGA
- Packaging:
- Tray
- Product Status:
- Active
- Programmable:
- Not Verified
- Number of LABs/CLBs:
- 65340
- Number of Logic Elements/Cells:
- 1143450
- Total RAM Bits:
- 82329600
- Number of I/O:
- 516
- Number of Gates:
- -
- Voltage - Supply:
- 0.698V ~ 0.876V
- Mounting Type:
- Surface Mount
- Operating Temperature:
- 0°C ~ 100°C (TJ)
- Grade:
- -
- Qualification:
- -
- Supplier Device Package:
- 1156-FCBGA (35x35)
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